Retail news from FPJ – Page 145
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ArticleVinnie's jonesing for new crisp range
Ex-Wimbledon hardman and Hollywood actor Vinnie Jones signs up as brand ambassador for The London Crisp Company
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ArticleBranded kiwiberry poised for new marketing push
First major marketing for Nergi in the UK will include tastings and blogger engagement aiming to ‘convince the consumer’
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ArticleIGD sets up Asia-Pacific team
Grocery research charity puts new team on ground in Singapore to keep pace with rapid growth in Asia-Pacific market over next five years
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ArticleWaitrose announces six proposed store closures
Premium retailer says around 500 jobs could go due to proposed closure of six stores but new openings in 2017 will go ahead
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ArticleAsda ramps up local sourcing in south west
New buying manager Alan Jackson will help small and medium-sized suppliers in the south west win listings at Asda
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Article‘Kanzi man’ helps to grow brand engagement
Apple brand will use the Kanzi man to help grow consumer engagement via social media for the upcoming season
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ArticleAmazon Fresh expands into Surrey and Hampshire
Online giant is now supplying produce to 260 postcodes and is reported to be eyeing sites for London retail shops
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ArticleSnack pepper market ‘still growing’
Sakata showcases growing sweet pepper portfolio in response to growing demand in lunchbox and snacking market
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ArticleNew blueberry brand launches at Sainsbury's
CPM Retail unveils new trademarked variety Early Blue and says brands are the 'only way' to stop blueberry commoditisation
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ArticleBedfordshire Growers unveils dried sweet onions
New snack could replace salted nuts or deep fried onion rings in foodservice and pub chains, says grower cooperative
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ArticleSweet potatoes 'in short supply'
The effect of storms in the US before Christmas are now hitting the European sweet potato market
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ArticleLettuce supply ‘easing’ but suppliers remain cautious
Baby leaf supply is expected to recover more quickly although there are some ‘shoots of recovery’ for wholehead iceberg
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ArticleInterview: Susan's Way
One of the few female CEOs in fresh produce, Susan Barratt talks to Fred Searle about the industry’s gender balance and the secret to success at Natures Way Foods
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ArticleInterview: Queen of convenience
Co-op produce manager Adele Balmforth tells Nina Pullman how longer-term supplier contracts, standing out from the crowd and investing in range will boost fruit and vegetable sales
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ArticleAldi becomes UK’s fifth-largest retailer
Discounter has overtaken Co-op with a new market share of 6.2 per cent while Kantar figures show retail impact of recent veg shortages
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ArticleIGD strengthens comms team
Food and grocery charity appoints former Mintel and Asda staff with ‘wealth of experience’ in comms and stakeholder relations
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ArticleUnderground salad range wins first retail listing
A range of five salads from Growing Underground has been listed in Ocado with produce grown underneath Clapham
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ArticleMorrisons founder passes away
Sir Ken Morrison CBE has died aged 85 following a brief illness as retailer hails his legacy in 'every aspect of the business'
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ArticleOcado full-year sales up 13.6 per cent
Online retailer also saw revenue rise by 14.8 per cent thanks to ‘robust trading’ as analysts see acquisition potential
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ArticleStorage issues hamper potato supply
A poor quality season last year and strong Christmas sales has meant there are fewer crops on the market